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May 28, 2014

Makrtoolbox Mk1 low cost open source 3d printer

The Mk1 3d printer is designed and built by father and son team: Earnie Garner and Earnie Garner Jr., who for the last ten years have owned and operated a local technology business in Wahpeton, North Dakota.
Technical specifications:

Build Volume: 6"x6"x6" (150mmx150mmx150mm)

Resolution: <50 microns (0.05mm) X/Y & 100 microns (0.1mm) Z

Nozzle Size: 0.3mm or 0.4mm

Hot End: J-Head ( easily replaceable, upgradeable)

Filament Diameter: 1.75mm

Materials: Tested with PLA and Nylon

Power: Includes 110v Power adapter. 12v 6amp

Controller: Ramps 1.4 board (Arduino based)

Software: G-Code compatible (Using Marlin Firmware) / Free Open

Source programs like Repetier Host or Pronterface

It will be open sourced and all the data will be available at company page.

You can get it in kit form for $ 399 trough their Kickstarter campaign where you can also see video of it in action: